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Banaba Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Paradise

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Banaba Leaf is a dietary supplement by Paradise with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, type 2 diabetes, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 299 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Banaba leaf extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Banaba Leaf by Paradise

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: banaba leaf extract. Banaba is a plant used traditionally in herbal medicine, and the extract concentrates its active compounds.

The capsule itself is made from vegetarian material.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Banaba product and its label doesn't state a use — see Banaba's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for banaba leaf extract isn't yet solid enough to rate. The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence for diabetes, prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), and metabolic syndrome — the main conditions it's used for.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research so far hasn't been conclusive enough to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Banaba leaf extract is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but we don't have much information about what happens if you take it long-term. Some people using a product that combined banaba with another plant reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, sweating, heart palpitations, and dizziness — though it's unclear whether banaba itself was the cause or the other ingredient.

The safety data advises against using banaba during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe for either.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Banaba

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Banaba.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 299 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood pressure medications, diabetes medications, or any drugs that use the OATP transport system to be absorbed — all three are Moderate severity concerns with banaba.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Banaba leaf extract may be worth considering if you're interested in herbal approaches to blood sugar or blood pressure, but the evidence that it actually works is still being built. The bigger question for you: if you take any medication for blood pressure, blood sugar, or absorption-related conditions, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this, because interactions are possible and could affect how well your drugs work.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 18, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Banaba Leaf, straight from the product label.

Brand Paradise
Barcode (UPC) 601944777838
Net contents 180 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 288866
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Banaba Leaf by Paradise, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
601944777838
IngredientAmount% DV
Banaba leaf extract250 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule

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Label statements
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General Statements

Quality, purity, potency Paradise products have won over a decade of Best of Supplements Awards. We are dedicated to sourcing premium ultra pure ingredients that meet the highest standards of excellence.

Formulation

We never add unnecessary fillers, binders, preservatives or flow agents to our encapsulation process. Our active whole spectrum extracts contain a full profile of naturally occurring constituents and are extracted without the use of toxic solvents and/or harsh chemicals.

Vegan

Made with non-GMO ingredients Gluten free

Contains no common allergens. Made without fillers.

Manufactured in the USA. GMP quality assured & FDA regulated.

Formula

Active whole spectrum difference Our active whole spectrum extracts contain a full profile of naturally occurring constituents and are extracted without the use of toxic solvents and/or harsh chemicals. This unique method captures the true essence of the whole herb while still retaining a highly active and bioavailable concentration of phyto nutrients.

Active whole spectrum extract

Raw material: Banaba leaf extract naturally containing a full spectrum of active and synergistic constituents including but not limited to a minimum 1% corsolic acid.

Storage

Warning: Keep in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.

Precautions

If pregnant, nursing, or using any prescription medication consult your health care professional before using this product.

Warning: Keep in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Enhancing Nature's Miracles since 1994 Paradise Premium quality for over 25 years

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1 vegetarian capsule 1-3 times daily or as directed by a qualified health care professional.

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Banaba Leaf by Paradise label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Banaba Leaf by Paradise

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.

Banaba leaf extract

Interacts with
299 drugs
250 mg per serving

Banaba is a leaf extract most often used to help support healthy blood sugar, and small early studies suggest its active compound corosolic acid may m...

Banaba leaf extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Banaba Leaf by Paradise Drug Interactions

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299Drugs
299 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Banaba Leaf with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Banaba leaf extract3 drug types · 299 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and hypoglycemic drugs might have additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba and antihypertensive drugs might cause additive effects.
Human and animal research suggests that banaba can lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)

Theoretically, concomitant use of banaba with substrates of OATP might reduce the bioavailability of the OATP substrate.
In vitro research shows that banaba inhibits OATP, particularly OATP2B1. OATPs are expressed in the small intestine and liver and are responsible for the absorption of drugs and other compounds.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Banaba Leaf, from the product label.

Paradise

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Name
Paradise Herbs & Essentials, Inc.
Street Address
19051 Goldenwest St. #106-304
City
Huntington Beach
State
CA
ZipCode
92648
Web Address
www.paradiseherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Banaba Leaf by Paradise: Common Questions

Does Banaba Leaf by Paradise interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Banaba Leaf has a known interaction with 299 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Banaba Leaf contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against banaba during pregnancy and while nursing because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Does banaba leaf extract actually help with blood sugar or diabetes?
The evidence isn't clear enough yet to say. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence for diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome — the conditions it's most often used for. More research is needed.
What side effects might I get?
Banaba extract appears to be well tolerated overall. Some people using a combination product containing banaba reported dizziness, headache, tremor, weakness, stomach upset, sweating, and heart palpitations — but it's unclear whether banaba itself caused these or the other ingredient in that product did.
Is it safe to take long-term?
The safety data we have comes from short-term studies. Long-term safety hasn't been well established, so that's a question to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're thinking about taking it regularly.
What's actually in this capsule?
The active ingredient is banaba leaf extract. The capsule itself is made from vegetarian material.

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Sources & How We Checked

Banaba Leaf's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Banaba 7 references
  1. Judy WV, Hari SP, Stogsdill WW, et al. Antidiabetic activity of a standardized extract (Glucosol) from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaves in Type II diabetics. A dose-dependence study. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;87:115-7. PubMed
  2. Kakuda T, Sakane I, Takihara T, et al. Hypoglycemic effect of extracts from Lagerstroemia speciosa L. leaves in genetically diabetic KK-AY mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 1996;60:204-8.
  3. Fukushima, M., Matsuyama, F., Ueda, N., Egawa, K., Takemoto, J., Kajimoto, Y., Yonaha, N., Miura, T., Kaneko, T., Nishi, Y., Mitsui, R., Fujita, Y., Yamada, Y., and Seino, Y. Effect of corosolic acid on postchallenge plasma glucose levels. Diabetes Res C PubMed
  4. Yamaguchi, Y., Yamada, K., Yoshikawa, N., Nakamura, K., Haginaka, J., and Kunitomo, M. Corosolic acid prevents oxidative stress, inflammation and hypertension in SHR/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of metabolic syndrome. Life Sci 11-25-2006;79(26):2474-2479. PubMed
  5. Fuchikami H, Satoh H, Tsujimoto M, Ohdo S, Ohtani H, Sawada Y. Effects of herbal extracts on the function of human organic anion-transporting polypeptide OATP-B. Drug Metab Dispos 2006;34:577-82. PubMed
  6. Manaf A, Tjandrawinata RR, Malinda D. Insulin sensitizer in prediabetes: a clinical study with DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2016;10:1279-89. PubMed
  7. Tjokroprawiro A, Murtiwi S, Tjandrawinata RR. DLBS3233, a combined bioactive fraction of Cinnamomum burmanii and Lagerstroemia speciosa, in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients inadequately controlled by metformin and other oral antidiabetic agents. J Comple

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